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I assume you are talking model years. 2018 s are LCI models and have LED headlights and taillights plus updated iDrive. Also the dash is slightly different. 2016 and 2017 are basically the same.
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10-22-2019, 11:43 AM | #3 |
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'18 has a different gauge cluster, and adds a touch screen and an optional sunroof.
Backup camera became standard (at least in the US due to regulations). 16 and 17 only get backup camera with executive package. |
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10-22-2019, 12:36 PM | #4 |
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https://www.bmwblog.com/2017/05/11/b...fted-m2-coupe/
Here you go. One thing worth noting is that the gauge cluster is technically not digital, just looks that way. |
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10-23-2019, 11:20 PM | #11 |
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LCI also saw return of traditional indicator stalk, it stays up or down (L or R) and returns to centre with the (un) turning steering wheel.
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10-24-2019, 08:49 AM | #12 |
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A step backwards IMHO.
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10-24-2019, 10:32 AM | #13 |
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LCI also saw the removal of:
- The eyebrow light on the headlights - The symmetrical interior - The knee pad cushion with blue stitching - The classic dials - Maintainable rear light cluster All negatives IMHO some of which mean that if anything goes wrong you will be facing a nice hefty bill. |
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10-24-2019, 11:19 AM | #14 | ||
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In the US m2c is model year 2019. In the UK I think they consider US model year 19 as 18. |
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10-24-2019, 11:24 AM | #15 |
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It has not been confirmed physically by comparing the suspension. It's been noted by the majority of comparisons that they feel different, even if BMW said it was, then said it wasn't.
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10-24-2019, 12:07 PM | #17 |
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I disagree. It was a very efficient system that many people misunderstood but is actually much easier to use than the standard locking system. For one, returning to center was the same, regardless of which way you signaled. Also there is no "click". After 4 bimmers with this system, including my M3, I was used to it and it was actually better imho. Going back to the standard in my M3CS and I miss it.
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Problem with majority if not all of the 'comparisons' is the influence of unconscious bias and/or commercial interests (journos). Not saying the M2C isn't an improvement (handling) but there is no evidence of suspension changes in the M2C. It's likely the strut braces are the only change. Last edited by David.m; 10-26-2019 at 10:45 PM.. |
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2) What? The previous dashboard design looked a little cheap TBH. 3) This is so important. 4) I'll give this one to you, I prefer the red dials at night. 5) Not really an issue because I have a 16 year old e39 with LEDs that haven't blown out yet, and to find a used one is damn cheap.
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This is the quote from the BMW guy: Quote:
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